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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

a NEW departure in insurance. just
adopted by the New York Board Of
Fire Underwriters. has in view the
lessen.ng of danger from FIRE Twelve
members of the board arc to constitute
aprotective committee to prescribe re-
quircmeuts on application for the pro-
lection If mercantile or manufacturing
risks, including provision for auto
matte sprinkiers and ether approved
appliances. The movement appears TO
be in the direction Of securing better
protection from fires. aud in that view
it 5 certainly very commemorate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

BUTTE. NJ T., Nov PIT has Just trans
pred that the Bell copper mine has been
purchased by the Chambers syndicate for
So. 900; $50 900 was pad down. and the
balance Of sos, 900 was paid Sa urday.
The Black Pine stockholders held meet
ing to raise S43, 600 necessary to pay the
Indebtedness and provide q fund to 20
ahead with the work, and $40. 600 was sub
scribed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

The New York Mail aud Express has
discovered the startling truth -ifi be
truth that the value of ali the gum
chewed by the beauty and the chivalry of
this blessed country in a single year is
-. co., COZ This Is a power of gum.
and when You figure out how many
chews $4,000. coo will buy for one cent
chew. it isn't 50 surprising tina,
every body seems to be chewing for
dear life. or that you can't scratch =
match on the under side Of mantcl-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

TIE annual report Of General Super
inteuieut Nash. Of the Railway Mail
Service. for the fiscal year ended June
81, lSa9. shows that mail service was in
operation during the year upon $50. $50
miles % railroad and on 1854 miles of
water routes. To handle the mails on
these routes 4, 400 men We're employed.
They handled during the year 5.sS4.-
go. 80 pieces Of ordinary mail matter.
besides 1902. 569 registered packages
and $50 6lS through registered pouches.
There were pa wrecks of postal-ear
trains. three postal clerks were killed
and IL were injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
THE FREE DELIVERY SERVICE.

Annual Report of the Superiatenlent-A
Large Increase i'm Mail Matter.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 21-The annual report
of Colonel J. F. Bates, superintendent of
the free delivery system of the Post-Otfice
Department, shows that since Juy /, 1868
the number of free delivery offices has in
creased from 66 to $50, and that the mum
Der of carriers employed increased from 6S5
to 1910 The cost of the service for the
last fiscal year was "a, G1S, G92, an increase
of 1906, 1856 over the previous year. The
report shows that during the year the car
ri r. delivered and collected 2, pa, 564, 656
pieces OF mail matter, an increase during
the year of over 2S5. 600, 600 pieces
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

TuE warming-pan and the old foot
stove are now among the cherished or
Haments of the best houses. If your
ancestors cOuIdn't afford warming
pan or a f0ot-stove, stil YOU can buy
them from the same dealers who keep
up the supply Of grandfathers clocks
by having new ones made when the
old ones run short.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Il his annual report Surgeon Cen
oral Hamilton. Of the marine hospital
service, expresses the opinion that the
epidemic If yellow fever in Florida
might have been prevented had Com
gress passed the bill introduced at It's
last session to establish a National
quarantine station near KEY West.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
TRIED TO BLOW UP A CHURCH.
A Dynamite Bomb Placed in a House of
Worship at FrcepOrt.

FREEPoRT, Ill, Nov 2l.-TEe worshipers
at the Embury Methodist Episcopal
church were startled yesterday morn
ing by informai ion that the ianitor
had found a dynamite bomb ingeniousiy
placed so that had he opened one of the
main doors as usual the internal
machine would have been thrown down
several stone steps and exploded The bomb
is made of one inch gas-pipe, with tight brass
ends and caps are so placed that a fall
would cert unly result in one OF them be-
ing exploded It was very carefully pre-
pared, and but for the fact that the snow
storm of last night brought the janitor TO a
different door than the one he usually opens
must have proved successful in its deadly
mission. The police are Investigating the
matter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Two YOUNG ladies carried out each
a keS Of gunpowder from a burning
store during a recent FIRE at New Mar
tin-viile, W. Va Their names are
Belle Borroughs and Virginia Spring
cr The exploit was hazardous. as the
kegs We're 50 hot they could only be
handled when envelOped in wet cloths,
but It prevented disastrous explo-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

A CONVENTION Of South Carolina
farmers which met 1T Columbia few
days ago voted James NJ. Bvodham to
be the model man Of the State. NJ.
Brodham is seventy-eight years old.
and has piowed every summer in the
past siXty-eight years. having made
iifty-four crops on the same plantation.
He has never bought pound Of bacon
or lard for his own use. has always
raised wool enough for his own and
his families clothing. never refused n
call Of charity. took his last drink Of
whisky in 1857. and does not recollect
having ever sworn IN oath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

SEVENTEEN persons. widows and or
phans, We're left dependent by the
bombs thrown in the Haymarket meet
ing in Chicago a year aud half ago.
Policeman Sheehan was unmarried;
Policeman began left boy; Policeman
Barrett. a very pretty young bride of
q few months; Policeman Feavan. n
widow and three children; Policeman
Rcddeo. a widow and two young Chill
jren; Policeman Hanson. widow and
six small children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

a NOTE was presented by NJ Oh. V.
ZcTSer, st . recent meetings OF the Paris
Academy of Sciences, on a possible re-
latiOn between the periodical showers
of shooiing-Stars and the occurrences
II fires II unknown origin. From a
study If the statistics for several years
he iufers that such condolences are ire
queul. the fires usually breaking ont in
woods. barns. mills. end also IN VIII
laces and even in large towns. He
points ont that during tie period from
August | to August Is. 1857. violent
storms. mc;eorie displays and coafa-
gr.tioas were o. frequent occurrence
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

WHEN the steamer PavOnia was 225
miles of Boston light recently she met
the Britannia repairing an Atlantic
cable. \ battery was brought into
use. and word was cabled from the
ocean to Boston that the Pavonia
would arrive Sunday noon. The news
was published in Boston papers. but no
one knew until the arrival in Boston
IF the Patonia that it came from the
vessel herself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
A BIG BORE.

Contracts Let at Chicago to Construct a
New Lake Tunnel Four Miles in Length.
CHICAGO. Nov 2I.-Tho contract for the
new lake tunnel was formally executed sat
urday afternoon, and Andrew Onderdank, of
New York, to whom il was awarded, flied
bond in the sum of $500, 600 for the proper
fu,fllment Of the terms Of the agreement
c. r. Cummings William B. Howard and
George s WiIlet are the bondsmen. The
tunnel is to extend from the south end of
J. Ike Park four miles into the lake, and is to
b, eight feet in diameter From the
eastern end the tunnel is to be extended 10
some site not yet designated where pump
ing works will be erected The estimated
cost of work and material Is $74s, 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
Six Men Killed.

Prescott A T., Nov 2L-The boiler in
w Wilson & Co s saw-mill, nine miles
from here, exploded Saturday morning,
killing W. Wilson, one of the proprietors;
Timothy Cowley, the engineer; J. 3. Akers,
the foreman. and three workInen A num-
Der of other employees were severely injured
Wilson's body was torn in pieces
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

ANTHONY COMsTOCK is waging n
vigorous war against Edward l.
kuoeflier. 2 well-known fine-art dealer
in New York. Among Objectionable
pictures in the defendants possession
are works Of artists Of worldwide
fame, but they are not highly valued
by Mr.. COmstock. who SAYS: Fine
art may be lewd and lid cent"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

CINCINNATI. Nov 2L-Dspatches from
Manchester, Lebanon, Washington Court
House and Hamilton, al Ohio towns, sa
that about noon Saturday smoky darknes
covered the sky. and produced a darkness.
greater than that produced by any tota
eclipse of the sun ever remembered Lights
were lit and used for nearly an hour At
Hamilton the darkness seemed to be pro-
duced by smoke
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

TIE plaintiff in suit against a COM
Iacrciai agency at Montreal was
awarded two thousand dollars dam
ages upon showing that his business
had been injuriuusly affected by false
Information furnished by the deferd-
ants 70 one of iheir custnmers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
w,snrNaroN. Nor 22.-Leadlng Rep

WASHINGTON. Nov 22.-Leading Repub-
aus who have recently visited this city
seem generally to favor the selection of Chi
cago as the place for holding the National
convention The Democratic convention
may 60 TO New York ! strong movement
by friends of the President, backed up by
one or two Administration organs was re-
Gently begun in favor OF that city. and il
looks very much as if Cleveland had indi-
Gated desire 20 send the convention there.
The St Louis and Cincinnati people also
want it, while big petition VIII be sent
from San Francisco
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

PHILADELPHIA. Nov 2-Superintendent
Fox. of the United States Mint said, yesser-
DAY that not on.y Is the demand being kept
I'd for small or minor coin, but that tue
banks are now wanting gold dollars They
are now d s.nanding new quarter and half
dcllar pieces The superintendent said tEaf
BY TIE Ist of January he would have
coined as many gold dollars as he thought
adv sable for the present When asked how
many be replied. Less than 10000. dc
not think l VIII exceed that amount
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 2l.-Ior ten days
past a movement has been in progress here
looking to the raising Of $500, 900 by popu-
lar subscription, the purpose being the
piping of natural gas to tae city, the same
to be furnished to consumers. particularly
manufacturers, at cost The movement is
of purely popular character, the number
of subscribers exceeding 4, 500. 1t is claimed
that this trust will be able to furnish natur-
al gas at lower prices than in any other city
in the country. The gas VIII be brought
distance of varying from nine TO twenty
miles
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

JOSEPH FULLER. seaman in the
United ST ties navy. living at New
burypOrt. Mass, has been granted a
pension for total blindness from Dc
tohcr =. 1863 The frs payment
amounts to the fat sum Of SIS. Os5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
VIII Spend Over $4,000, 900 ON a Wed

SAN Francisco, Nov 2l.--It seems that
an amount equal to $40, 200, 900, estimated
by the Empress dOwager of China to be suf-
fl lent for the expenses Of the young En-
peror's coming marriage, was too small
The latest news from China is that the
officials charged with the arrangements for
the marriage have reported 10 her Majesty
that at least Sl2, $50. 600 viii be required.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 81. - Forest fires
are causing great destruction in south and
west Kentucky Barns and other farm
buildings near Greensboro, Glasgow. Bowl
ing Green. Paducah and HOpinsville are
reported burned. and the total loss win be
rreat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Mrs HOIyrEs, Of Cincinnati. who has
just reached home after three Il ou-
sanl-mile yacht cruise through the
great lakes, managed her own yacht
during the entire trip.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

TIE new American church at Nice.
France. owes its lavish ANONYMOUS
gifts 70 Mrs. Nivens. the widowed sis
ter Of Mr. Vanderbilt. who Is now de-
fraying the cost Of the new rectory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

COLONEL COPY ("BuffaIo Bill''O
says he has made $500. 900 out of his
Wild West show. and Nate Salisbury
has cleared S500.O0) from the same
combination.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. 2L-The new
State-House has been formally accepted by
the comm ssioners The total cost of the
building will be 81, 9S0,00O, which is $40
600 less than the limit fixed by law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Burglars blew open the safes IL the John
d Haas tsnw.rs establishm mt at New York,
and gos pos sessiou Of SIP 000 worth of
securities belonging 70 the proprietor, as
well as OF other valuable papers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

IL his lecture on The Human Wash
ingtcn' Rev. DIR. Edward Everett Hale
says he believes the famous cherry tree
and hatchet story to be true.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
etenmhnat Insnentor,s Renort.

WAsaINGToH, Nov 21.-1he annual report
of Inspector General DuuOnt, OF the Steam
boat Inspection Service, is made publ C.
The service is composed of 147 persons
During the year 6, 100 vessels were inspect
ed and ~, 1856 officers licensed Forty-six
casualt es at sea resulted in the loss of 22O
lives, compared to ls2 lost during 1886.
OF those lost at sea ~ were passengers and
l40 officers and employees of steamers The
service Ia declared to be in exc .llent condi-
ton. and none of the disasters reported are
attributab. to neglect of duty by inspec-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

= KENTUCKY jury has acquitted
man named Pendulum so that he VIII
not have to swing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

KANSAS CRY. No. Nov ~ Mrs William
] Pratt died saturday from injuries received
nj the hands Of her drunken husband. who
has escaped.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

lEA SANKET. the singing evangelist,
sailed for Europe the other dav.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Peter raxter was arrested Monday q
On HI for killing a street-car driver At
Minno tpoIis and carving 90 and riiiing the
f4re OK
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

HARRISBURG, Pa Nov 2l The vote Of
the State at the last election gives Hart
tRepl plurality OF 10. SIS for STATE Treas
urer and Williams tRep) for Supreme Court
Judge, apiurality OF AZ, l40 The Prohiui-
ton vote has fallen off since last year about
Is. 600 Inns is nearly 900 greater than
that of 1888 The Labor vote reaches
about : 900. which is an increase, as COM
pared with that cast for Governor lastyear,
of over 3, 900 Hart, for state Treasurer,
has larger plurality by 2 800 than that
received by Governor B aver last year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

The poor-h0use at Jerseyville. Ill. was
entirely destroyed by fire. Loss. $40, 0C0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

The llysry-s.a1Ic OF S. b. Miller, on West
Van Buren, street.. Chicago, was destroyed
by fire Saturday, and twenty-five horses
were burned to death
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24
rhe Min, &C. for cola Dollars.

Heavy frosts are reported throughout
Georcia and the Carolinas Monday morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

A seven-foot vein Of good coal has been
struck az Breeze, Ill, at a depth of 800
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Never use for cake milk that has
been boiled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-11-24

Sixty persons were killed during a fight
BET Xeen the Ameer Of Afghanis,an's troops
and opposing tribes 1t Abista November 10
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17
School Notes.

Professor ,Hamilton's class had a
rest on Tuesday.
As the literary society has a new
set of officers we may expect things
to be rushed for the next few meet.
ings.
The small footed Celestials do not
compare very well with the Ameri-
cans according to one of our fluent
debators.
Our critic will, we expect, soon
publish an English grammar especi-
ally for tbs literary.
We shall expect to see some fine
parliamentary parctice when the
books arrive.
The brain of some of The scholars
of the Grammar department has
been greatly taxed lately as to wheth.
er the changing of a tadpole or pOlli
wJg, to a frog is expressed as an
faction, being, or state of being"
1t was fully demonstrated on Tues
day night that there are no more oys-
tiers in the ocean or potatoes in the
ground than there would have been
If Quebec had remained in posses
sion of the French.
What might have happened if we
had been born in the East is hard to
tell.
Mr.. Ely, representing a text book
firm, visited school on WeHdnesay.
Miss Wolcott's department is a
good example for some of the others
to follow. as far as marching is con-
cerned.
The lines are sometimes quite late
in passing into the school house, ow.
ing to the wandering tendencies Of
some Of the boys,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17
Goal,

Consumers Of coal should com
mence now to give the matter Of
tEeir winters supply careful censid.
GRAFTON. We shall keep in stock a
supply of coal for our customers, of
all kinds, and our coal is guaran.
teed to be tile best in market. We
purchase from the Northwestern
Fuel Co., largest dealers in the west,
and with their facilities for doing
business, they certainly would not
pat an inferior article on the market.
This company has occupied the field
for years, and purchasing in i'm
nense quantities, they can and do
give their customers the benefit OF
every discount possible.
We guarantee to furnish our Gus.
TONERS with the best coal at the very
lowest prices, and en- the strength of
such guarantee We respectfully soil
cit your trade.
HOW ~l5Rt)S. d. Co.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17
If you want lamp of any price or

If you want a lamp OF any price OF
style from the cheap little Tightening
bug of fractional candle power fol
night use, to a hanging lamp which
rivals the electric arc light in
brilliancy, call on John A. Gilman.
He has the most varied assortment
of stand, bracket and hanging lamps
ever opened in Sank Centre, and
they are not only excellent in quail.
ty but many of them very handsome.
The New Rochester lamp in various
stiles, superior in every particular to
the Chicago lamp and absolutely
non-explosive. They are tasteful in
design and shed a soft but powerful
light, superior to gas and fully equal
to electricity. If you want lamp
or lantern of any style call at the
Sank Centre Furniture Co.'s store
and make your selections from a
stock which would do credit to a
large city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17
The Fifth Ave, Theater Go,

The above troupe began a weeks
engagement here on Monday night.
1t was their first appearance in this
town, but they have made many warm
friends and have host of admirers.
Unlike most other companies that
have appeared here it is an
all-star combination. They have no
leading lady. who takes the principal
part in every play. bat all are good
and all have leading parts, some in
one play and some in another.
On Tuesday night they gave Els.
meralda, with Miss Nettie Booth, in
the title role, which she played ex-
quisitely, and she looked very charm.
ing in trained costume of dark vel
vet.
OnWednesday nigh East Lynne was
played here for the first time
and could not have been played bet
ter than it was. Ada Howard, as
Lady Isabelle. was exceedingly af-
fecting and nearly every lady in the
house used her handkerchief freely
during the last act. The part of Ar
chibald Carlyle was taken by Harry
Keene, and the part of Cornelia, his
sister, by Laura Dean, was so nat
ural that it seemed as if a whimsical,
fussy old maid was before one In
very truth. Miss Annie Plunkett, as
Barbara Hare, was all that could be
asked. ana VIM. Fredericks, as Sir
Francis Levison. "a bold, bad man.
was simply immense. The company
will tonight. present Fanchon. the
Cricket, in which Annie Plunkett
will play the title role. This is her
especial forte, and she will b. sure to
please the audience. On Friday ".
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17

In tho line of furniture you can al.
ways find what you want, providing
you are q reasonable body. at the
Sank Centre Furniture store. The
prices are away down, but the quail
ty OF the goods is away mp. Parlor
al bed room sets, easy chairs, rock
er !, dining tables, secretaries, writ
il 2 desks, book cases, all in the latest
STYLES. The fact is that furniture
W IS never cheaper than at present.
al q no such stock has ever before
b. En- offered TO the local trade. Call
a q examine prices and styles. and if
you can't be suited nothing this side
OF the undertaking department of
the same store viii at you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17

The fire department responded
promptly to an alarm on Saturday
morning last, the occasion being a
fire in the house occupied by II. B.
Nlckerson, on Seventh-st., near the
old Novelty Wood Works. The fire
originated on the outside of the
building, and had burned through
the siding before its discovery. 1t
communicated rapidly to the roof,
which was damaged considerably.
Thanks to our efficient department
the building was saved, the damages
not exceeding 800. 1t was insured
for $500 in the Glenns Falls Insur-
ance Co. The fire is supposed to
have taken fire from a passing loco
motive, or from spark from the
chimney.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17
Literary.

The Young Peoples Literary and
Social Union of the Methodist church
will meet on Friday evening of this
week, at the residence of Mrs. Frank
TclIen on Main.st. All members are
especially requested to be present as
the quarterly election of officers will
take place. A very interesting pro.
gram has been prepared, and pleas.
ant evening is anticipated. All are
invited.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-17

Marie s. Shank have received full
line of horse furnishing goods, rugs,
whips, blankets, robes, harness trim
mings, etc. They are devoting their
attention exclusively to harness max
ing and kindred branches, and are
turning out the best of light and
heavy harnesses. single and double,
at the lowest prices. They purchase
the best stock and all their goods are
hand made,